The Suffield Observer | Page 24 | A Watchful Messenger

Suffield Knows How to Do Summer!

By Ron Kirschbaum | September 1, 2026

Suffield Knows How to Do Summer!

The Accidental Homeschooler

There was no way my family was ever going to become a “homeschooling family.”

SVAA Marks 50 Years of Service with Anniversary Gala

The Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association will celebrate 50 years of service to the community with a 50th Anniversary Gala on November 21 at the Hartford/Windsor Marriott.

History

Woman in kimono with parasol entertaining children

A Moment in Time – Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

By Art Sikes | December 1, 2025

How do I get their attention?

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

By Wendy Taylor | December 1, 2025

Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.

Columns

Suffield Observations – A Boxing Day Story

By Andy Sauer | December 1, 2025

About a hundred years ago, an Italian tinsmith encountered a problem at the dinner table.

Government/Town

BDL Runway 624 Update

By Ray Dalrymple | December 1, 2025

Bradley International Airport, North/South Runway 624 opened on Saturday, November 8.

Churches

December and January at First Church

By Amber Bigley | December 1, 2025

For every time there is a season – it is the season of Advent!

Churches

West Suffield Congregational Church

By Pastor Denise Peterson | December 1, 2025

I can’t believe Christmas is right around the corner.

Columns

In Memoriam

By Mel Chafetz | December 1, 2025

Those to whom we’ve said good-bye.

Churches

Second Baptist Church News

By From a press release | December 1, 2025

Second Baptist Church will celebrate the Advent/Christmas Season during Sunday worship services starting on the first Sunday of Advent (November 30) through Christmas Eve.

Churches

Sacred Heart News

By Father Joseph Keough | December 1, 2025

On top of everyone’s mind around here is Christmas.

Churches

Smiling family group in woodworking workshop

Swing Your Partner!

By By Jeanne Forschino | December 1, 2025

Sacred Heart Church celebrated Fall with an old-fashioned barn dance.

Churches

Carol Sing

By Kathryn Roberts | December 1, 2025

The First Baptist Church of Suffield is hosting its annual Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14.

Government/Town

Need Dynamic Speakers for your Group Meeting?

By From a press release | December 1, 2025

Whether you lead a civic, religious, veterans, or other local group and need impassioned speakers on an important topic for an upcoming meeting, Sustainable Suffield can help.